Man Smart
Harry Belafonte
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I say let us put man and a woman together To find out which one is smarter Some say man but I say no The woman got the man de day should know And not me but the people they say That de man are leading de women astray But I say, that the women of today Smartre than the man in every way That's right de woman is uh smarter That's right de woman is uh smarter That's right de woman is uh smarter, that's right, that's right Ever since the world began Woman was always teaching man And I you listen to my bid attentively I goin' tell you how she smarter than me Samson was the strongest man long ago No one could a beat him, as we all know Until he clash with Deliah on top of the bed She told them all the strength was in the hair of his head You meet a girl at a pretty dance Thinking that you would stand a chance Take her home, thinking she's alone Open de door you find her husband home I was treating a girl independently She was making baby for me When de baby born and I went to see Eyes was blue it was not by me Garden of Eden was very nice Adam never work in Paradise Eve meet snake, Paradise gone She make Adam work from that day on Methuselah spent all his life in tears Lived without a woman for 900 years One day he decided to have some fun The poor man never lived to see 900 and one
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Written by: Harry Belafonte, Jack Segal, Norman Span
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8 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Man Smart" was sung by Harry Belafonte, a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. Belafonte was one of the most successful Jamaican-American musicians in history.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song, also known as "Man Smart (Woman Smarter)", is an upbeat Calypso song that playfully examines the idea that women are more intelligent or smarter than men.
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Historical BackgroundAlthough "Man Smart" is one of Belafonte's well-known songs, he didn't write it himself. The song has roots in Trinidad and Tobago and was originally composed by Norman Span, also known as King Radio, who was a prominent calypsonian.
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Release DateHarry Belafonte's version of "Man Smart" was included in his 1956 album "Calypso". The album was the first by any artist to sell over a million copies.
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StyleThe song takes its style from Calypso music, a genre of Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago during the early to mid-20th century. The song's tempo, instrumental arrangement, and vocal performance are distinctively Calypso.
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Recognition and InfluenceDespite the theme and meaning of the lyrics being a topic of debate, the catchy tune has made it a favorite among many and it has been covered by numerous artists from various genres. Notable versions have been performed by The Carpenters, Robert Palmer, and Rosanne Cash.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song has often been used in films and television over the years. For instance, it was included in the soundtrack for Rat Race (2001) and The Bounty (1984).
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Live PerformancesOver the years, Belafonte performed "Man Smart" in various shows, concerts, and TV appearances. His energetic delivery of the song made it a crowd favorite.
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